Poggio Le Volpi - Roma Rosso, 2015
Poggio Le Volpi winery is located in Monte Porzio Catone, a small town a few kilometres south-east of Rome. The company dates back to the 1920s, when the original owner Manlio Mergè started planting olive trees and vines in this volcanic area. Today, the vineyards extend for 30 acres, starting from Monte Porzio Catone and proceeding southwards into the rich Roman countryside.
Poggio Le Volpi focus on wines labeled as Roma DOC. This new appellation, founded in 2011, covers both whites and reds. The whites from Roma DOC are made from local grape varieties such as the perfumed Malvasia Puntinata, Malvasia Bianca di Candia and other italian white grapes. While the reds are made from at least 50% montepulciano grape, blended with both local and international grape varieties.
The wine appears dark ruby in the glass. From the start, the nose expresses a pronounced intensity. The aromas are rich, warm and inviting. Raspberry compote, macerated red and black cherry, ripe red plum mingle with sweet suggestions of clove, cinnamon and a touch of potpourri. A gentle toastiness alternates with intense spiciness. When the wine opens up, notes of liquorice, earth and luscious chocolate can also be perceived.
In the mouth this wine is full in body, broody and succulent. Red and black macerated fruit intermix with clove, chocolate, toast, coffee powder. The tannins are high in level, but ripe, fleshy and dense.
Its medium acidity reveals an ample and broad feeling, intense in flavours and succulent in nature. The finish is persistent and almost sweet.